Volta Redonda pulled off a surprise 1-0 victory over promotion-chasing America MG in the Brazilian Serie B at the Raulino de Oliveira stadium on Monday, June 2nd. A first-half goal proved enough for the home side, who defended heroically throughout the second half to secure a massive three points. America MG, one of the league's highest scorers, was frustrated by Volta Redonda's disciplined low block and failed to create many clear chances. This result was a huge boost for Volta Redonda's survival hopes, providing a famous win against a top opponent. For America MG, the defeat was a significant blow to their automatic promotion aspirations, dropping crucial points in the run-in.